Communications and Marketing Officer

JOB SUMMARY

The Communications and Marketing Officer for the World Affairs Councils of America
reports to the Chief Operating Officer. S/he coordinates public relations and marketing
efforts for WACA national flagship programs – both externally (including media, news
stories, issuance of press releases, website updates) and internally (newsletters to
member Councils and the national Board of Directors) – and other initiatives to support
WACA and the national Council network. In addition, s/he assists in the development and
execution of local Council communication pieces to ensure consistent, aligned national
messaging.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, implement, and refine communications and marketing strategy for the
WACA National Conference, Academic WorldQuest (AWQ), 1918 Society, and other
flagship programs to achieve greatest impact
• Write and edit regular electronic newsletters and other communications to Council
leaders, Board Members, donors, volunteers, and supporters
• Monitor, audit, update, and maintain WACA website with current information and
news updates
• Develop ways of aggregating and circulating Council news in e-blasts and on WACA
website
• Create and improve marketing collateral for WACA and its programs
• Develop and steward relationships with media contacts
• Write and distribute press releases and media alerts on WACA national programs,
events, and other newsworthy topics as needed
• Manage and improve social media, photo, and video communications
• Support other public relations efforts as needed; assist with reporting on media
impressions and impact
• Assist in the organization’s proper utilization of brand standards; develop and
maintain the WACA Style Guide
• Provide logistical support to and attend WACA’s major national events (annual
conference, AWQ national competition)
• Interview, hire, train, and supervise the interns
Identify challenges and recommend solutions to Chief Operating Officer; balances
competing priorities and works collaboratively with colleagues
• Adhere to World Affairs Councils of America performance standards, employee
policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

The Communications and Marketing Officer receives supervision from the Chief Operating
Officer. S/he exercises supervision over interns.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, International Relations, or similar
field. Study abroad experience preferred
• Supervision experience preferred
• At least 1-3 years’ experience in communications and building relationships with
government, business, and/or community members and leaders

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to write in a creative, descriptive, and factual manner
• Strong skills with social media
• Highly professional demeanor and ability to communicate clearly with a wide
variety of stakeholders including Council leaders and staff, national Board
Members, donors, volunteers, and professional consultants
• Self-starter ability, taking initiative to tackle new projects and manage current
ones with minimal supervision, handling multiple priorities and tasks to succeed in
a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to liaise and work with others outside the organization – U.S. government,
foreign embassies, think tanks, and education/academic institutions – and to build
lasting relationships
• Exemplifies a can-do work ethic and attitude with a passion to advance the
organization
• Ability to maintain consistent, organized, and meticulous records
• Proficiency/experience with Microsoft Office 365, Constant Contact and other
communications/event-marketing services, and media-tracking and contentmanagement
platforms
• Integrity, trustworthiness, flexibility, compassion, and humor are necessary to
address the practicalities of a growing nonprofit, along with the creativity and
persistence required to elicit new thinking and change.

TO APPLY

Please submit the following to lnavratil@worldaffairscouncils.org by August 3, 2018:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Brief writing sample (3-4 pages max.)